And so we begin…Parenting, Phase 3
To give you a proper illustration of Camden Yards, we’re going to discuss…the Sistine Chapel. Trust me, this will make sense. If you haven’t seen the Sistine Chapel (I have not), you might expect the ceiling to be this big, beautiful flat space. You might imagine Michelangelo in 1502 preparing to create a masterpiece on … Continue reading Camden Yards Review with Some Help from the Pope
It began with a perfectly-timed work trip. I had to be in Bethesda for a 7AM meeting on Tuesday. That meant I had to spend Monday night there. Not only were the Orioles home, but they were playing the Yankees. Perfect, right? Not exactly… Betrayal #1: Jack For years Camden Yards has been high on … Continue reading 2 Betrayals at Camden Yards
OK, so this is the book about the “Black Sox Scandal” in 1919. This is the story of the 1919 White Sox team who were paid off by gamblers to throw the World Series. If you’ve seen the movie “Field of Dreams” with Shoeless Joe Jackson – these are the guys. It’s another baseball book … Continue reading Book Review: Eight Men Out
Last year, Jack’s little league was intense. The competition led to some shady moves. There are strict rules that limit the number of pitches and innings a kid can throw. Likewise, all the kids have to play at least 2 innings in the infield. These rules are there so all the kids get a chance … Continue reading A Tale of Two Seasons
I am currently at 887 followers/facebook fans. Huge thanks to old friend, Bill McCarthy, who is posting relentlessy on Facebook for me. The book is called Cobb, by Al Stump. The movie with Tommy Lee Jones is actually about the writer trying to write this book. Here’s the low down. Ty Cobb was insane. Not … Continue reading Ty Cobb Stories You Can Tell at Parties
Jack had a baseball game Saturday. Glorious, sunny day to be out watching kids play baseball. Just ideal. However, watching the game unfold, a few things occurred that I could use some reader advice on.Situation 1:You’re the 3rd base coach and the batter hits a shot into the outfield. The ball goes all the way … Continue reading Seeking Little League Advice
Just to finish up the Giants experience, here are some things that make going to a Giant’s game terrific – other than the park being generally gorgeous. 1) Panda stuff is everywhere. Pablo Sandoval, the Giant’s 3rd baseball, is nicknamed the Kung Fu Panda, because he’s really round and fat, but still shockingly agile and … Continue reading Things that are awesome at AT&T Park
(I read a crapload of baseball books. I’ll try and write a review for the non-baseball-nut.) I enjoyed the hell out of this book. It’s written in a readable, light novel style that has compelling characters and plot. It takes you through the 1964 season, which was the end of the greatest of the Yankees … Continue reading Book Review: October 1964 by David Halberstam.
I wrote my kids and my wife each a letter this year as a Christmas gift. Here's the letter to Jack. It's germaine to the blog... My son Jack is a baseball fan. He goes on Google Maps and scrolls from city to city searching for satellite views of the baseball stadiums. His birthday … Continue reading X-Mas Letter to Jack
NuckolBall 